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Finding the Third Proportional to 722.53 and 801.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 722.53 and 801.84 is: 889.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.53 : 801.84 = 801.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.53/801.84 = 801.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.53x = 801.84 × 801.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.53x = 642,953.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,953.40/722.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.86

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